Formed: 1993
From:
Helsinki,
Finland
Last Known Status: Active
Background
Children of Bodom was bred in spring 1993 when guitarist Alexi Laiho (Sinergy, Kylähullut, ex-Impaled Nazarene, Thy Serpent) and drummer Jaska Raatikainen (Virtuocity) decided to form a death metal band under the moniker "Inearthed." They recruited bassist Samuli Miettinen and recorded their first demo "Implosion of Heaven" in 1994. Soon after, the band added guitarist Alexander Kuoppala and keyboardist Jani Pera Pirisjoki. Later on, Miettinen and Pirisjoki left the band and Henkka Seppäla (bass) and Janne Warman (keyboards; Warmen) joined in.
With their own money, the band recorded their debut album "Something Wild" in 1997, blending elements of speed, death and power metal. The album impressed Spinefarm Records so much that they decided to sign the band. Inearthed changed its name to Children of Bodom (named after a notorious mass murdering that occured at Lake Bodom just outside of Helsinki in 1960) in order to get out of their previous contract with a Belgian label. Children of Bodom got a licensing deal with Nuclear Blast to handle releases to the rest of Europe.
Alexander left the band in July 2003, leaving fans in shock as the band had said that they would quit if one of its members left. But Alexi said "Children of Bodom ain't ready to fucking die yet!" as they recruited Alexi's fellow Sinergy guitarist, Roope Latvala (Walhalla, ex-Stone, To/Die/For, Waltari). After ruling Europe, Children of Bodom began to take over North America with their first ever North American tour with Dimmu Borgir in late 2003.
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Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Children Of Bodom Announces Tour Dates
Finnish heavy metal outfit Children Of Bodom has announced a string of tour dates in North America scheduled for this Fall. Joining them on the trek will be The Black Dahlia Murder and Skeletonwitch. More shows are expected to be announced soon.
The tour dates are as follows:
September 25 - Elements Night Club - Kitchener, ON
September 26 - Sound Academy - Toronto, ON
September 28 - Epic - Minneapolis, MN
September 30 - The Garrick Centre - Winnipeg, MB
October 2 - MacEwan Hall - Calgary, AB
October 3 - Edmonton Event Centre - Edmonton, AB
October 5 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC
October 9 - The Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
Children Of Bodom To Appear In Guitar Hero 5
Finnish heavy metal outfit Children Of Bodom will have one of their songs featured in the forthcoming new video game, "Guitar Hero 5." The song, ""Done With Everything, Die For Nothing," which comes from the bands latest record, "Blooddrunk." Stay tuned for more details.
Children of Bodom Bassist Comments on NYC Show
Children of Bodom bassist, Henkka T. Blacksmith, has commented on the band's May 9th show in New York, following frontman Alexi Laiho's injury:
"New York show was a disaster. Something that we have been always afraid of. And during the last two weeks of the No Fear -tour we were really afraid during every show, we had no idea if Alexi's ribs and shoulder would make it through the set.
"Last hit in Hellhounds on my Trail and I saw a guitar flying into the Jaska's drum riser. Alexi was gone. I knew that now it was too much, and then back of the stage I saw him, and crew said he can't go on. It's horrible feeling, when there's a couple of thousand fans in New York city waiting for next song. There was nothing we could do though... It sucks.
"Two weeks of rest and we rehearsed again, and it seemed better. The shoulder is fully healed, but a broken rib is still hurting when singing. First show since 'NYC disaster' was to be in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Rock Hard -festival. Before the show we just had to hope for the best, that everything would go ok. During the show I saw that he was gonna make it, even though still not able to move normally, but the look in Alexi's face was totally different than during the last days of the tour. We pulled it off, and German crowd was good, as it always is in Rock Hard. Thanks everybody who was there! Next week, we go to Pohjanmaa, Seinäjoki where Provinssirock is held. Looking forward, crazy drunken Finns and almost nightless nights."
Children of Bodom will be teaming up with fellow Finns Amorphis on a South American tour this fall. Dates are:
Sept. 08 Buenos Aires, Argentina - Teatro Flores
Sept. 10 Santiago de Chile, Chile - Teatro Teleton
Sept. 12 Sao Paulo, Brazil - Via Funchal
Sept. 15 Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador
Sept. 16 Monterrey, Mexico - Monterrey Metal Fest at Arena Santa Lucía
Children of Bodom & Amorphis to Tour South America
Children of Bodom and Amorphis will be touring South America and Mexico this September. Tour dates are:
Sept. 08 Buenos Aires, Argentina - Teatro Flores
Sept. 10 Santiago de Chile, Chile - Teatro Teleton
Sept. 12 Sao Paulo, Brazil - Via Funchal
Sept. 15 Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador
Sept. 16 Monterrey, Mexico - Monterrey Metal Fest at Arena Santa Lucía
Lamb Of God, AILD Posts Backstage Footage Online
Backstage footage from this years No Fear Energy Music Tour has been posted online which features Lamb Of God and As I Lay Dying. You can check it out below. Also on the tour are God Forbid and Municipal Waste. More...
Children Of Bodom Comments On Tour Cancellation
Children of Bodom front man Alexi Laiho has issued the following statement about being forced to cancel their remaining tour appearances:
“After the New York show (on May 9) I knew it was going to be over. During the 3rd song I started feeling like someone was stabbing me in my lungs, my heart and my ribs. That was the kind of pain that neither stubbornness, painkillers, nor alcohol could alleviate. I wanted to try to keep going but after seeing a second doctor in Philadelphia, I was basically told that I could fuck myself up for life if I don’t stop playing. Against all recommendation, I have played and sang for the last 10 days in violent pain which has only made my condition worsen. So, I decided to listen to everyone around me, who were telling me the best thing to do would be to go home and get some proper rest and give my shoulder some time to heal.
"This was a hard decision for me and I feel bad about it. But it is the right thing to do if I want to keep making music. I apologize to our great fans for not being there for the remaining shows and I want to thank all the guys from the other bands; Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, God Forbid and Municipal Waste for backing me up on this. Most of all I want to thank our fans for still being there, showing support, and continuing to rock out with me! I promise I will be back and I hope you all will too! Horns up!”
Children Of Bodom Drops Off Lamb Of God Tour
Children of Bodom front man Alexi Laiho recently broke his shoulder while on tour with Lamb of God, God Forbid, Municipal Waste, and As I Lay Dying. Despite attempting to continue playing for several shows the band has now decided to drop off the tour to prevent any further injury from occurring.
Alexi Laiho Issues Statement on Injury
Children of Bodom frontman, Alexi Laiho, has checked in with the following statement regarding his injury:
"Four nights ago I fell out of my bunk in the tour bus and came down pretty damn hard as the driver was taking a sharp turn. It turns out I have a broken shoulder as well as internal bleeding.
"I am going through a great deal of pain every second that I am awake. However, I can still play the guitar and I will give everything I have to try to finish this tour and play every remaining show!
"I would just like to apologize in advance for not being able to move around or sing with my full power at all times and I hope the COB fans understand. What can I say? I'm jinxed! End of story. See you out there."
Children Of Bodom are currently on tour in North America with Lamb Of God until May 15th.
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No Fear Energy Tour 2009 Rocks Lafayette
Lamb of God is on tour for their seventh studio release, “Wrath,” and they’ve brought along friends that aren’t unknown in the metal community. The tour is only about two months long so catch it if you can. I personally had to drive two hours westward to see the show in Lafayette, Louisiana. But the venue chosen in Lafayette was perfect; it is a medium-sized arena I used to see rodeos in as a child (Lafayette is my hometown.) In New Orleans, we have small bars or sports arenas. In Lafayette, walking into the show was like entering another world like I have never experienced. It was a pitch-blackness with a large stage at the very far end that seemed like the end of the world; the light at the end of a tunnel. Before the show even started, kids were lying next to piles of beer puke on the stone floor. You know it’s going to be a good show. More...
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Alexi Laiho Breaks Arm On Tour
Children of Bodom's official fansite Scythes of Bodom has issued the following statement about Alexi Laiho breaking his arm:
"Oops!... I did it again
"In the middle of Children Of Bodom's current North American tour with Lamb of God, Alexi's well-known tendency to break bones has struck again. In his latest twitter update, K-Man reports that the Wildchild has broken his arm after falling from his top bunk. Apparently Alexi is still able to perform but he's having to take strong painkillers and to wear a sling when he's not playing. Rock 'n' roll or what! Let's hope the break heals quickly."
Children Of Bodom To Release Covers Record
Finnish heavy metal group Children Of Bodom will be releasing a collection of covers in September entitled, "Skeletons In The Closet." No word on what songs will be on the album yet but the record will be released through Spinefarm Records.
Lamb Of God Announces Meet and Greet Appearances
Lamb Of God is teaming up with the folks at Jackson Guitars to schedule some meet-and-greet appearances while the band is in the midst of its No Fear Music tour. So far, two such events have been scheduled. Guitarist Mark Morton and bassist John Campbell will hang with fans April 19th at the 941 Theater in Philadelphia and April 30th at Capitol Guitars in Minneapolis.
Other bands that are playing on the No Fear Tour include Children of Bodom, God Forbid, Municipal Waste, and Suicidal Tendencies, and As I Lay Dying
Read the full article at No Fear Tour .
Municipal Waste Issues Tour Report
Virginian thrashers, MUNICIPAL WASTE, have just finished recording their fourth record, “MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE,” with producer ZEUSS (MADBALL, HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL, UNEARTH). MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE is due to be released on August 24th, 2009 through Earache records. MUNICIPAL WASTE recently hit the road for a six week US tour with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, CHILDREN OF BODOM and GOD FORBID. TONY FORESTA (vocals) issues the following report from the road:
"The past week has been a real whirlwind for the Waste. Last Tuesday we finished mixing our new album up in Massachusetts then jumped on a plane to Arizona the following morning to start our 6 week tour with Lamb of God." More...
Children Of Bodom Posts Guitar Instructional Video
Children of Bodom have teamed up with Guitar World to post online a series of instructional videos showing how to play the title track from their most recent album "Blooddrunk." The video can be viewed here.
Children Of Bodom Announces Canadian Signings
Finnish metal band Children Of Bodom will be appearing at stores in Canada on April 10th and 11th to sign autographs and meet fans. Fans can meet the band at Axe Music stores in Edmonton, Alberta on the 10th and in Calgary, Alberta on the 11th. The store details are as follows:
Axe Music Edmonton
11931 Wayne Gretzky Drive
Edmonton, AB
T5B 1Y4
Axe Music Calgary
4040 Blackfoot Trail, SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 4E6
NEMHF 2009 Adds Third Stage
The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival will introduce an additional stage this year dedicated to up and coming bands.
The third stage, sponsored by Deathcote Records, will be located at Chasers Nightclub, located behind the Palladium on the corner of Martin Luther King and Commercial streets. The main festival will be taking place at the Palladium.
“There are so many great bands and not enough time to get all of them on during the course of two days,” said festival co-organizer Sott Lee. “Adding a third stage is a great way for us to showcase some of the developing bands and it’s a terrific opportunity for these bands to play alongside some of today’s top metal and hardcore bands.”
The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival will take place on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, with the Atticus pre-party on Thursday, April 16. This year’s event is presented by Randall Amplifiers, Washburn Guitars and Eden Electronics. Metal Blade Records will present the main stage. Prosthetic Records will present the second stage.
The Atticus-sponsored pre-party will be a unique event that will be combining film and music, kicking off with a screening of official film sponsor Anchor Bay's film "Crowley," co-written by none other than Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson. The provocative supernatural thriller is the tale of a virtual reality experiment gone wrong, sending the soul of the British occultist Aleister Crowley into the body of a shy university professor. But even as Crowley creates all-new orgies of depraved pleasures and black magic, he is now preparing to unleash the ultimate occult event upon the world. Also showing is "Anvil! The Story of Anvil," a sometimes revealing, sometimes hilarious documentary about the legendary Canadian metal band. The movie follows best friends Robb Reiner and Lips as they make a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal, " influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, despite never hitting the big time. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams. The film will be followed by a performance by the band itself. The pre-party will also be held at the Palladium. Admission is free with a weekend pass or $15 for non-ticket holders.
Prices this year are $40 for Friday, $45 for Saturday or $79 for a 2-day ticket that also includes free admission to the kick off party on Thursday. Tickets are available at all Strawberries, FYE Stores, online at tickets.com or by calling (800) 477-6849. Tickets are available now.
Bands scheduled to perform this year include: More...
More Bands Confirmed For Graspop Festival 2009
The organizers of Belgium's premier metal festival Graspop Metal Meeting has announced some more big names for this years edition of the event. New additions to the friday are tribal metal act Soulfly and British power metal band Dragonforce. Saturday features Korn, Death Angel, Journey, Monster Magnet, All Shall Perish, Duff McKagen's Loaded, Five Finger Death Punch and No Use For A Name. Finally, the new bands confirmed for the sunday are Lamb Of God, Children Of Bodom, Nightwish, All That Remains, Sick Of It All, Suicidal Tendencies and Warbringer. More bands will be announced soon.
Municipal Waste Issues Studio Update
Virginia metallers, MUNICIPAL WASTE, have reached the halfway point in recording their new album, "MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE," tentatively scheduled for an August release on EARACHE RECORDS. The band is recording the album at Red Planet Studios in Richmond, VA with acclaimed producer Zeuss (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL), who also produced the band's previous album, "THE ART OF PARTYING."
MUNICIPAL WASTE guitarist Ryan Waste reports from the studio with his thoughts on the album and the recording process so far:
"We're in the middle of blazing out the new tracks from 'MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE.' I'm really proud of the speed picking on the new record. I finish up my rhythms tomorrow and I'm pumped to celebrate after some gruelling nights in the studio. Zeuss is spot on for this record and we are thankful to have him in our neck of the woods this around." More...
Children Of Bodom Announces Summer Festivals
Children of Bodom has announced that they will be appearing at the following 2009 summer festivals:
May 30 - Rock Hard Festival, Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen (D)
June 12 - Provinssirock, Seinäjoki (FIN)
June 20 - Metalway Festival, Zaragoza (ES)
June 26 - Metaltown, Gothenburg (SWE)
July 03 - Ruisrock, Turku (FIN)
July 18 - Ilosaarirock, Joensuu (FIN)
The band will also be playing a co-headlining show with As I Lay Dying on May 14 at The Norva in Norfolk, VA.
Cannibal Corpse Bassist Checks In From Europe
Cannibal Corpse are currently touring Europe as the special guests for Finnish heavy metal band Children Of Bodom. Bassist Alex Webster has checked in with the following report: "Hey everybody,
"Just wanted to check in and give you an update on how our European tour has been going.
"The tour is actually almost over (5 shows left including tonight), and it has been absolutely killer. For most of the tour we have been playing as direct support for CHILDREN OF BODOM with DIABLO opening the shows, and this combination of bands has worked out really great.
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